Niagara Falls City School District

The Niagara Falls City School District is located in Niagara Falls, NY and includes 11 schools that serve 7,842 students in grades PK through 12.  

District Spending

The Niagara Falls City School District spends $15,255 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 65% on instruction, 32% on support services, and 2% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Niagara Falls City School District has 16 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the NY state average being students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Niagara Falls City School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 10% in 2005.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2005 was 3.9%.  

In the Niagara Falls City School District, 19% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Niagara Falls City School District serves 1% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.